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sweet potato and lentil burgers

sweet potato and lentil burgers

I never really liked sweet potatoes — until the day I tried them with tahini. From that day on, I’ve totally fallen in love with their softness and sweetness, swapping regular potatoes for them as often as I can. I now not only love them 

quinoa pumpkin veggie burgers

quinoa pumpkin veggie burgers

One of the best things about living in Switzerland is the proximity to all sorts of incredible destinations — from big cities like Paris and Milan to mountain resorts and lakes. Being so close to the Swiss Alps gives us the opportunity to spend several weekends 

easy baked falafel

easy baked falafel

Hello my dears! I hope you all enjoyed your weekend. It has been cold and snowy here in Switzerland, making me want to stay in more than usual — the perfect opportunity to work on more delicious recipes for you! With my birthday coming up, Jon surprised me with one of the best gifts ever for a food blogger: a new camera! I’ve been thinking about upgrading cameras for months, and after reading through so many reviews, I decided that the Canon EOS 70D was the best camera for my needs. I was so excited to charge up the battery and get to work on Sunday, shooting these baked falafel first.

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asian carrot soup with coconut and lemongrass

asian carrot soup with coconut and lemongrass

There are a zillion ways to make a good carrot soup, but this one is by far my favorite. I still love my easy carrot parsley soup, but some nights I just crave something more exotic; especially when the weather starts getting really cold (like 

seasonal produce guide for switzerland: november

seasonal produce guide for switzerland: november

Eating seasonally is one of the most important things you can do for your body—it will not only save you tons of money, but will also fuel you with essential nutrients to keep you looking and feeling your best! As a food blogger, I’m always busy working 

roasted pumpkin and walnut soup

roasted pumpkin and walnut soup

I can’t get enough of winter squash. Winter squash season is back and I couldn’t be happier to cook again with one of my favorite ingredients, turning it into delicious mashes, side dishes and soups. Besides the fact that winter squash is so low-cal and full of vitamins, it just turns any meal into a hearty one, making it perfect for the colder days ahead. With the days slowly getting shorter and colder, one of my favorite Sunday activities is to make a batch of soup to warm up and enjoy during the week. I like experimenting with different combinations — leek and zucchini, carrot and parsley — to keep things varied so that Jon and I never get bored!

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mexican red kidney beans

mexican red kidney beans

When I traveled to Mexico during the summer of 2013, I wasn’t a big fan of Mexican food. I didn’t like avocado, hated anything spicy, ran away from jalapeños, and thought most dishes were way too oily. My thoughts have changed since then — I have learned 

bulgur pilaf with tomatoes and bell peppers

bulgur pilaf with tomatoes and bell peppers

How many of you have bulgur wheat in your pantry? If you don’t, I urge you to go buy some, as this grain is not only so versatile but also guarantees a great meal each time; well, as long as you have bunch of great recipes in